He was rushed to paramedics with serious injuries after the horror attack on Friday and remains in hospital today.

Police have launched an investigation and urge anyone with information to contact them immediately.

A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: “Police are currently investigating a serious assault on board the number 14 bus which was travelling along Saltley Road in Nechells, just after 3.30pm on Friday 15 December.

“It is believed a group of up to five boys became involved in an altercation with a 26-year-old man on the top deck of the bus.

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